Press thecontrol to activate (and deactivate) the Dolbytnoise
reduction.
Dolbytnoise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolbyt
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ªDolbytº and the double-D
symbol
are registered trademarks of DolbytLaboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Compression adjust
Compression adjust brings soft and
loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
Press the COMP control to activate
and deactivate compression adjust.
Radio data system (RDS) feature
This feature allows your audio system to receive station identification or
program type from RDS-equipped FM radio stations.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
Press the RDS control until RDS ON
or RDS OFF appears in the display.
Use the SEL control to enable (ON)
or disable (OFF) the feature. With the RDS activated, press the SEL
control to scroll through the following selections:
Traffic
²Press the RDS control until
TRAFFIC is displayed.
²Use the SEL control to select ON
or OFF. With the feature on, use
the SEEK or SCAN control to
find a radio station broadcasting a
traffic report (if it is broadcasting
RDS data).
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1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid
is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be
used.
2Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-2 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles.
3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L V8 engine
Cubic inches 281
Required fuel 91 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10.1:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions mm (in)
(1) Overall length 5 386 (212)
(2) Overall width 1 987 (78.2)
(3) Overall height 1 495 (58.9)
(4) Wheelbase 2 913 (114.7)
(5) Track - Front 1 618 (63.7)
(5) Track - Rear 1 681 (66.2)
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